Improving Roads and Pavements
After years of neglect by the old Labour Council, the Lib Dem City Council has made millions of pounds available to improve local roads and pavements.
16 Nov 2010
National News
Boundary Review
The Local Government Boundary Commission has just started a boundary review of Surrey County Council. The review has been triggered because the levels of electoral representation have changed since the last review was completed in 2000 with 29 division (36%) having electoral variations greater than 10%.
16 Nov 2010
Energy and Climate Change Secretary of State in South Lakes to hold roundtable green energy forum
South Lakes MP Tim Farron welcomes the secretary of state for Energy and Climate Change Chris Huhne MP to the South Lakes on Saturday for discussions with local green energy firms.
16 Nov 2010
MP Steps Up Campaign for Better Rural Broadband
Tim Farron MP has today stepped up his campaign for a better rural broadband service by calling for a minimum internet speed to be enshrined in law
16 Nov 2010
Farron praises local 'Auschwitz to Ambleside' exhibition
Westmorland and Lonsdale MP, Tim Farron, has submitted a motion to the House of Commons paying tribute to the exhibition at Windermere Library commemorating the lives of the 300 Jewish children who landed at Crosby-on-Eden airfield after the Second World War.
16 Nov 2010
Tories Vote themselves an 18% Pay Rise
Conservative councillors on NHDC last week (11/11/2010) voted to increase district councillors pay by 18%, with the leader of the council rising by no less than 68%.
15 Nov 2010
